Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts in Global Communication

The Global Communication major recognizes that we live in a world where national boundaries are disappearing as international and domestic concerns and issues intersect, interact and overlap. To ensure that our students are prepared for living and working in this new global community, the Global Communication curriculum is committed to examining the mutually constitutive relationship between culture and communication and its impact in a globally diverse and multicultural environment. Coursework in Global Communication examines the production, transmission and reception of messages to inform, persuade, entertain, develop relationships and build community in an ever-changing, cross-cultural context.

Students undertaking a major in Global Communication:

• Learn theories, models, and concepts that investigate the relationship between culture and communication
• Develop research skills relevant to the study of culture and communication
• Cultivate a concern for communication ethics, social justice and civic responsibility
• Understand the dynamics related to communication technologies and new media and develop appropriate applied skills
• Enhance and foster writing skills, critical thinking skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities

Degree Requirements

Majors pursuing the Bachelors of Arts in Global Communication must satisfy University general education requirements and the College speech requirement, COMM 210. In addition, majors must successfully complete 13 major courses, including an internship and a sufficient number of electives to total 120 credits. Majors are encouraged to apply electives toward a minor or second major.

Required Courses:

And two (2) upper level courses in Global Communication from the following list:

And one (1) elective course from the following list, some of which have prerequisites:*

A Language course at the 201 Level*

*Additional course options will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the faculty who teach and administer the Global Communication program